The Asiatic islands and New Holland: being a description of the manners, customs, character, and state of society of the various tribes by which they are inhabited: illustrated by 26 coloured engravings
London: R. Ackermann, n.d., [1824]. First edition, 2 volumes in 1, 12mo, pp. [2], vii, [3], 291; [2], 289; 26 hand-colored plates; front hinge cracked at contents-page; slightly later half green calf over marbled boards, label missing on spine, otherwise very good. Many of the plates are after the drawings of Louis Choris. Issued as part of The World in Miniature series, published in 43 volumes 1821-27, and available separately from the publisher. Volume I is devoted to the Philippines, Sumatra, Java, the Andamans and the Indian archipelagos general; vol. II to Bali, Timor, Borneo, Celebes, New Guinea, New Holland, and Van Diemen's Land, etc. "The aim of this interesting series … was to increase the store of knowledge concerning the various branches of the great family of man, not only for adults, but also keeping in view the instruction and amusement of the juvenile student" (Abbey). Abbey, Travel, 6; Colas 2732; Ferguson 985; Forbes 589; Hill, Pacific Voyages, p. 570; Sabin 80556. Item #20221
Price: $850.00
